Federal Asian Pacific American Council 30th NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM May 4 - 8, 2015, Hilton Rockville, Maryland th FAPAC 30 NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM 1 Table of Contents Message from President ................................................................................ 2 Message from Conference Chair ............................................................... 3 About FAPAC .................................................................................................. 4 Sponsors, Partners and Volunteers .............................................................. 6 Lifetime Members ........................................................................................... 7 Chapter Highlights .......................................................................................... 8 Year In Review ................................................................................................ 9 Military Awardees .........................................................................................10 Civilian Awardees .........................................................................................11 FAPAC Scholarship Endowment Fund ......................................................12 Greeting Letters ............................................................................................13 30th National Leadership Training Program Agenda ............................21 Preconference Agency Workshop ...........................................................26 Keynote and Guest Speakers ....................................................................27 Plenary Sessions ............................................................................................32 Workshop Sessions ........................................................................................43 Executive Coaching ....................................................................................52 Students Track ...............................................................................................55 Veterans Track ..............................................................................................56 30 Years Photo Review ................................................................................57 Advertisements .............................................................................................66 FAPAC 30th NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM 2 Message from the President On behalf of FAPAC and all our members, it is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you to FAPAC’s 2015 National Leadership Training Program. I want extend my most sincere appreciation and gratitude to all our dedicated FAPAC members who made this conference possible; especially Conference Chair Farook Sait Esq. and Co-chair Dr. Kin Wong, as well as the National Board of Directors and the entire volunteer team. I am confident that you will find many workshops and seminars, made available by our esteemed panel of presenters and instructors, that will benefit you and your career. This National Leadership Training Program represents the keystone of FAPAC’s commitment of service to its members and the entire Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Federal Government. Through programs such as this, FAPAC continues to lead the way in promoting the unique culture, diversity and inclusion of its members in government service. In addition to education, FAPAC is working hard every day to promote the AAPI community in Federal service through direct action with members of Congress, the Administration and every Federal Department and Agency on behalf of our members and whose we represent. As President of FAPAC, I am committed to not only continuing such programs as this Leadership Training Program, but also to raising awareness and visibility of the AAPI community in government through FAPAC. By working collaboratively with the EEOC, OPM and all Federal Departments and Agencies, FAPAC will ensure representation for our members and the AAPI community consistent with our overarching vision of diversity and inclusion. We aim to increase our ability to deliver high-quality training, scholarships and mentoring programs to prepare our members to be the leaders in Federal service. To achieve these goals, FAPAC relies upon the dedication, energy and input from its all-volunteer members. In order to continue to grow and expand FAPAC to better serve its members across government, a call to action to increase membership and participation is vital. We must also leverage our volunteer membership at all levels in support of fund- raising efforts that sustain programs such as this and others. As President, I have dedicated myself as has my Executive Leadership Team to expanding and promoting membership and funding to assure the future of FAPAC and its vital work on behalf of the AAPI community. Inclusion and diversity represent the vision and mission of FAPC externally and internally. I invite all in attendance at this year’s National Leadership Conference to consider a more active role in FAPAC; its work and programs. My warmest welcome to you and my sincere hope that you find this conference most beneficial and rewarding and my most grateful thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, agencies, and you – the attendees, that made it possible. Warmest Regards, Grace Spence Grace Spence, President FAPAC 30th NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM 3 Message from the Conference Chair Thirty years of the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) working to increase the leadership opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is a great milestone. FAPAC’s partnership with all federal agencies and the Department of Defense to present its annual Leadership Training Program has created a model to be emulated. This partnership has been the foundation for the highly successful programs each successive year. However, FAPAC does not rest on its laurels, and in seeking to enhance the substance of the training programs, we present this year, a more robust participation of the Office of Personnel Management and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The preparation for this year’s program has allowed two former Presidents to work together as Conference Chairs. The confidence, trust and support from the current President, Grace Spence, has made our job easier. Our collective experience has helped us to reach a wide array of supporters and enlist the services of outstanding speakers and workshop presenters. The subject matter will enhance the skills of already promising and outstanding young professionals. To modify the concept of It Takes a village to Raise a Child, it takes a vast array of dedicated, outstanding and hard- working volunteers to bring the FAPAC National Leadership Training program to fruition. We will take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all those who do so much and give so generously of their time and talent without asking for credit or recognition. In the same vein, leaders in the agency, Congress, the Department of Defense, local officials, and our supporters in the Asian American business community, have all responded positively to our requests for participation in the program. As reflected in the program these outstanding leaders are making an effort to be at the FAPAC program despite great demands on their time. Our deepest appreciation and grateful thanks are extended to them for their commitment to the mission and goals of FAPAC. Please show them your appreciation at the programs when you have the opportunity. The number of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the America is growing by leaps and bounds. Our significant contribution to improving science and technology, healthcare and business formation and our positive impact is noted increasingly by the media and the general public. It is only appropriate for FAPAC to take this opportunity to show the love and support we have for America. Finally, thank you for attending FAPAC’s events. Ultimately, you are the ones who sustain FAPAC. Enjoy the program; renew old friendships and make new friends; and return to your agencies with enhanced skills and knowledge to serve them better. Do not be hesitant to let your supervisor and agency leadership know how the experience has made you a better employee and person. Thank you and Good Luck. Sincerely, Farook Sait M. Farook Sait Dr. Kin Wong Conference Chair Conference Chair FAPAC 30th NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM 4 About FAPAC FAPAC OFFICERS AND AUDITOR The Federal Asian Pacific American PRESIDENT Council (FAPAC) was founded in 1985. Grace Spence FAPAC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan IT Project Manager organization representing the civilian U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and military Asian Pacific American (APA) employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments. FAPAC is organized exclusively for VICE PRESIDENT educational purposes within the meaning Olivia F. Adrian, CPCM, CFCM of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Chief, Contract Support Revenue Code. The primary purpose of Section Emerging Technology Branch FAPAC is to serve as an interagency Bureau of Safety and Environment association within the Federal and District U.S. Department of the Interior of Columbia governments, providing a focus for over thirty ethnically distinct VICE PRESIDENT groups originating from Asian and Pacific FOR OPERATIONS regions as recognized by the United Peter M. Nguyen States Bureau of Census. Manager Office of Finance and MISSION: Management Federal Aviation